The Happy Couple Puzzle Mugs
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Courtesy: www.ilovetocreate.com
- Artist: Suzie Shinseki
This Project Uses
- Puzzle Mug Set bisque (DUNCA 32932)
- Dark Black (DUNCA CN253-002) Discontinued
- Bright Pink (DUNCA CN342-002)
- Clay Carbon Paper - 12 pack (MAYCO AC230)
- Pure Brilliance (pint) (DUNCA PB001-016)
- No. 6 Fan Glaze brush (DUNCA SB807) Discontinued
- No. 10 Round brush (DUNCA SB812) Discontinued
- No. 1 Liner brush (DUNCA SB802) Discontinued
- Potter's Sponge - Synthetic (CLSP001)
Directions
Celebrate Valentine's Day by sharing a cup of something cozy with the one who's captured your heart! The Duncan Oh Four Puzzle Mugs are the perfect gift for the connected couple.
- Wipe mugs with damp sponge to remove bisque dust.
- One at a time, place clay carbon paper on mugs and "Mr" pattern on left mug and "Mrs" pattern on right mug. Trace over letters to transfer onto mugs.
- Using a ruler, lightly sketch in an approximately 1/8" stripe extending across the tops of mugs. Refer to photo. Sketch in a bow on top of stripe to create a ribbon effect as shown. Make sure ribbon lines align on both mugs.
- If desired, run masking tape along the top and bottom of ribbon to ensure a straight line when painting.
- Use the No. 1 Liner to brush three coats of Black onto wording and ribbon. Remove tape then paint bow. Let dry completely.
- To create hearts, dab end of paintbrush into Bright Pink and make two dots side-by-side on mug. Use the No. 1 Liner to pull in a āVā shape under the dots to finish heart. Repeat randomly all over mugs.
- Brush three coats of Bright Pink onto mug handles. Let dry.
- Place on kiln shelf and fire to cone 06.
- Brush two coats of Pure Brilliance onto each mug except for handles. Let dry, then brush one coat onto handles. Let dry completely.
- Stilt and fire to cone 06.